D40 vs. D40x vs. D60

[mark s]

Hey guys,

So I’m basically sold on getting a Nikon DSLR and I want to start with a good everyday camera I can use hard and beat up a bit when I fish.

[david whitfield]

Mark,

I am no photography expert, but I did happen to post a very similar question a few weeks back while shopping for a SLR for my wife.  I ended up getting her the D60, which in my opinion is the way to go.  It is a bit more expensive, but according to my wife and others with whom I have spoken, there are many more options available on the D60 than the D40.  By “options” I mean different ISO settings etc.  The kit lens that comes with the D60 is a VR lens as well.  Additionally, the D60 has a dust reduction system that seems to work very well.  In any event, my wife loves her D60, and I can let you know where I ordered it from if you would like.  I don’t think that Zach has any issue with me posting the site but just email me at whitfieldd@gmail.com and I can give it to you.  The link to my thread is below and is worth a read as it addresses your question.

Now, if I can just get my wife on the stream with me to take some pics…

http://www.itinerantangler.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?num=1224106224

Best,

Dave

[mark s]

That just shows how crazy things have been at work for me – I even posted on your thread.

[Andrew Wright]

Mark,
I agree with what David said. I just bought the D60 for the same reasons. While it is more expensive than the D40, I found it to be cheaper than the D40x everywhere I looked. That being said, I am no photography expert either. This is my first DSLR, so I have no room to comment on what is good and what is not.

[Aaron Otto]

I can join the crowd of non-experts.

[Carter Simcoe]

the D40x was replaced by the D60

[mark s]

Well now of course last night I spent time looking at the Canon Rebel XTi and that looked good to me.

[mark s]

Well, the sale police might have made my decision for me.

[Carter Simcoe]

Mark, I think that’s a fair deal and a good camera.  I don’t think you’ll get much use out of the 55-200 for fishing photography though.  

This is a good deal too with free shipping:  
http://www.adorama.com/INKD40K3.html?searchinfo=d40&item_no=1

some good refurb deals too:

http://www.adorama.com/INKD40XR.html?searchinfo=d40&item_no=35?searchinfo=d40&item_no=35

http://www.adorama.com/INKD40KR.html?searchinfo=d40&item_no=36

http://www.adorama.com/INKD40XRA.html?searchinfo=d40&item_no=37

http://www.adorama.com/INKD40KRA.html?searchinfo=d40&item_no=38

http://www.adorama.com/INKD40XRB.html?searchinfo=d40&item_no=40

[mark s]

Thanks Carter.

[Carter Simcoe]

I use a 12-24 and a 24-85 and I really like that kit for a DX format camera.

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